Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
woodiae
ID:
1595972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edginton

Source:

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 408 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048372


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Description

Eremophila woodiae (also called Wood's Emu Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m high. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid areas. It prefers sandy soils and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila woodiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremophila woodiae has yellow flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila woodiae is a short-lived perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plants can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eremophila woodiae

Eremophila woodiae is native to Australia.

Eremophila woodiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila woodiae?

Eremophila woodiae

What are the common names of Eremophila woodiae?

Common names of Eremophila woodiae include Wood's Eremophila and Wood's Emu Bush.

What is the growth habit of Eremophila woodiae?

Eremophila woodiae is an erect, perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height.

Species in the Eremophila genus

Eremophila accrescens, Eremophila acrida, Eremophila annosocaulis, Eremophila anomala, Eremophila appressa, Eremophila arbuscula, Eremophila arenaria, Eremophila arguta, Eremophila attenuata, Eremophila aureivisca, Eremophila caespitosa, Eremophila campanulata, Eremophila canaliculata, Eremophila caperata, Eremophila ciliata, Eremophila citrina, Eremophila clavata, Eremophila coacta, Eremophila complanata, Eremophila conferta, Eremophila congesta, Eremophila conglomerata, Eremophila crenulata, Eremophila cryptothrix, Eremophila cuneata, Eremophila decussata, Eremophila demissa, Eremophila dendritica, Eremophila enata, Eremophila eversa, Eremophila fallax, Eremophila fasciata, Eremophila flabellata, Eremophila flaccida, Eremophila galeata, Eremophila glandulifera, Eremophila gracillima, Eremophila hispida, Eremophila humilis, Eremophila hygrophana, Eremophila incisa, Eremophila jucunda, Eremophila labrosa, Eremophila lanata, Eremophila lanceolata, Eremophila lucida, Eremophila magnifica, Eremophila malacoides, Eremophila micrantha, Eremophila mirabilis,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151459-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].